CVE-2025-42598: Permission Flaw (CVSS 7.8)

Description

Multiple SEIKO EPSON printer drivers for Windows OS are configured with an improper access permission settings when installed or used in a language other than English. If a user is directed to place a crafted DLL file in a location of an attacker's choosing, the attacker may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege on a Windows system on which the printer driver is installed.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

References

Other References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90649144/ https://www.epson.co.uk/en_GB/faq/KA-01993/contents?loc=en-us https://www.epson.jp/support/misc_t/250428_oshirase.htm https://www2.epson.jp/support/misc_t/windrv_productlist.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-42598? +

Multiple SEIKO EPSON printer drivers for Windows OS are configured with an improper access permission settings when installed or used in a language other than English. If a user is directed to place a crafted DLL file in a location of an attacker's choosing, the attacker may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege on a Windows system on which the printer driver is installed. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-42598? +

CVE-2025-42598 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-42598? +

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